Body Chat Podcast

Neck pain is common, but there isn’t just one type of pain.  Surface, deep, localized, referred, sharp, dull, burning…  There are several types of neck pain.  You might have one, or a combination of a few of them.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What types of neck pain people can have. What are...

Sensory symptoms include numbness, tingling and a burning sensation.  They can be experienced alone or in combination and indicate something wrong in the body.   Sometimes it’s minor and sometimes it can indicate something serious.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What can cause each of these sensory symptoms. Which serious conditions these symptoms can...

If you’ve never had sciatica, the torture it causes may not be real to you.  But it can hamper your ability to go on with your daily life.  Hopefully, you don’t suffer from it and will never experience it.  But just in case…  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What sciatica is and how...

Chances are good at some point that you’ll be looking for a diet to help you lose weight.  Or at least control your weight.  Maybe you’ll even go a step further and look for a dietary approach that is the healthiest one for you.   This week we’ll look at 2 of the most popular diets...

As we head out of the holidays and into January, most people want to return to a healthier eating pattern.  They also want to lose weight and get in better shape.  One change that most people need to make is to eliminate sugar from their diet.  That’s a great plan but it can be sabotaged...

This week we dive further into 3 potential serious conditions caused by tick and mosquito bites.  Each one causes health problems that are troubling and, in some cases, deadly.  So they can’t be ignored.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Why lyme disease can be such a problem and so difficult to deal with....

In case you ever get bitten or stung by a spider, snake, or scorpion it would be good to know what to do.  How dangerous is it?  What precautions can you take?  What should you do if you’re bitten or stung?  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Simple ways to tell if a snake...

It doesn’t matter where you go, insects are always there somewhere.  Some leave you alone and others are going to sting or bite you.  Besides the pain of the sting or the itch or the bite, you can suffer some more serious health consequences.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: The most dangerous insect...

There are 2 more health destroyers which are found in many homes and workplaces.  They can cause some serious health problems that aren’t easily diagnosed, even in children.   This week we go over asbestos and lead.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Where asbestos can be found and why you have to be cautious...

Hidden in the environment, these health destroyers can cause problems that aren’t easily diagnosed.   This week we go over mold and mycotoxins.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: The different types of mold and the symptoms or conditions they can cause. How testing for mold is most commonly done. A very high percentage of...

The air you breathe can have big impacts on your health.  When you’re in an environment where the air is particularly ‘dirty’ it can cause even more health problems.  Knowing what those problems are, how to protect yourself against them and how to help your body heal is helpful in case you ever find yourself...

It tastes so good but we feel like crap afterwards.  Holiday meals are great but they aren’t necessarily healthy for us.  No one wants a kale and tofu meal for Thanksgiving so how do you do both tasty and healthy for holiday dinners?  In this episode, Dr. Nedd and our special guest, Janine Allington, will...

There’s been a theory being presented and pushed this year that people need to avoid viruses and that this is somehow a solution.  One of the big problems with that is it doesn’t permit you to be in control of your life.  Understanding what you can do to prevent or fight viruses, and then doing...

Chiropractors are very skilled at helping people with musculoskeletal issues.  The musculo part has to do with the muscles, so in this episode we’re going to discuss the various muscle therapies that can be used and what they do.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd, will cover: The different categories of muscle therapies. Which manual muscle...

You’ve probably heard someone talk about being fatigued and may think that just means they are tired.  That’s not quite right.  Fatigue is different than just being tired and is often a sign of a more serious condition.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd, will cover: The difference between tiredness and fatigue. What conditions fatigue can...

We’ve talked about the importance of the normal bacteria in your gut and how they play a key role in your overall health.  This week we go more in depth on those bacteria, how to replenish them when they get killed off, and how to feed them.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd, will cover: The...

Most people have heard about someone older who has a ‘laundry list’ of medications.  We just take for granted that as we get older we’ll have more health issues and that we’ll be taking more medications.  But is this wise?  And what problems can arise from taking multiple drugs at the same time when you’re...

Our environment can affect our health, sometimes in hidden ways.  This week we dive into the man-made influences.  Microwave, WiFi, 5G, Nuclear bombs.  These are just some of the man-made waves, particles and rays we’ll discuss.  In this second part , Dr. Nedd, will cover: Smart meters and how to prevent the negative radiation effects....

Our environment can affect our health, sometimes in hidden ways.  Gamma rays, infrared, microwaves, 5G.  These are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum and can have effects on our bodies and our health.  In this first part about waves, rays and particles, we’ll discuss how the naturally-occuring ones can affect us.  In this episode, Dr....

In past episodes, Dr. Nedd mentioned the Narconon program as being the one that most aligns with his philosophy on dealing with the body when it comes to drug and alcohol rehab programs.  When I was in practice, this was the program I recommended because it doesn’t just substitute one drug for another and because...

Knee injuries can definitely take you out of the game and make normal activities of daily living more difficult.  So fully rehabilitating a knee is very important.  Both athletes and average, everyday people can need knee rehabilitation but when done incorrectly you can end up with instability not only in the knee, but also in...

Shoulder injuries can be painful and debilitating.  Worse than that, they can be some of the hardest injuries to fully recover from.  Dr. Nedd knows this from his personal experience.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Why shoulder rehab has to be done correctly and completely. The most effective therapies for rehabbing a shoulder....

We’ve done episodes discussing the various recreational drugs and their effects on health.  This week we have a special guest who plays a key role in helping children and young adults understand this information so that they can make the best decisions when they start to get exposed to these drugs.  In this episode, Darren...

Steve Lund is trained in a specialized form of massage therapy that isn’t just done to feel more relaxed (although that is one of the results you’ll get).  Working with clients to improve their muscle and joint function using a variety of techniques, he gets some astonishing results.  In this episode, Steve Lund will cover:...

None of us want to be in a situation where someone’s life might be in our hands, but sometimes we don’t have a choice.  If you’re around someone who is having a medical emergency, would you know what to do?  I’m sure if the shoe was on the other foot, you’d want the other person...

Do you know what your rights are as a patient?  When in a hospital is there anything you can do if you don’t want to take the drug or have the surgery the hospital doctor says have need?  This vital episode covers your most important rights as a patient that you may not hear about...

You may have heard people talk about it.  We discussed it in our episode on Dr. Gundry’s Longevity Paradox book.  But we never covered it in detail, until this episode.  It’s intermittent fasting and it can cause some great improvements in your health.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What intermittent fasting is and...

There are dishes made with uncooked meat or fish, like Sushi.  Are they safe to eat?  What do you need to know about these dishes to protect your health?   Dr. Nedd will cover: What are the most commonly eaten dishes that contain raw meat or fish. What kinds of health problems can come from eating...

Parasites can get into your body through what you eat or animals you’re around.  They can affect your health without you even knowing they are there.   Most doctors don’t think to check for them and less than diligent testing will miss them.   Dr. Nedd will cover: Why parasites can affect your health without you even...

Sometimes the only thing stopping a patient from getting the care they need is the cost.  To address this and to help out families who don’t have insurance coverage, Dr. Nedd has a discounted care plan available to patients in his office.   Dr. Nedd will cover: What the rules are about giving discounts for treatment....

Headaches, neck pain, whiplash and low back pain are only a few of the possible conditions involving the spine.  Knowing something about the others will be helpful in understanding what signs and symptoms to watch for, as well as what different options or treatment you have.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Disc conditions...

Most people will be in an auto accident at some point in their life and will experience some type of injury.  There are so many types of injuries which can occur that some may get overlooked, only to cause you problems at some point later in time.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: What...

There are a lot of different types of therapies to support and improve your immune system and the functions of the body.  You’ve probably heard about the ones that are best-known, but there are some  you probably haven’t heard of even though they have a basis in scientific principles.  Very basic principles like heating the...

Only about 1/7th of the world’s population has consistent access to clean drinking water.  We’ve discussed the health concerns about unclean drinking water in the past.  This week we go over some fascinating solutions that have been found to reverse this situation   In this episode we will cover: Some of the innovative solutions discovered and...

Getting an adequate amount of water is not only vital to your health, it’s necessary to even stay alive.  But how safe is the water you drink?  Tap water may be much worse than you’ve suspected and bottled water may not be nearly as good as you’ve thought.   In this episode we will cover: Why...

This episode was so much fun you won’t want to miss it.  What does it mean to achieve Peak Performance physically, or in business?  What is “brain fog” and how does it prevent you getting into a ‘flow’ state?  If you’ve wanted to find a way to consistently get more done and have an abundance...

Applied Kinesiology (AK) is an advanced tool that some Chiropractors use to amplify what they do to help their patients get results.  Dr. Nedd has used this his whole career.  This week we have a special guest, Dr. Alf Garbutt, who has used (AK) in practice for over 40 years and is going to share...

Most testing and health recommendations are done after you get an illness or other health condition.  Wouldn’t it be better if you could find out that your body isn’t functioning normally, before it breaks down?  Dr. Nedd has put together a comprehensive testing program that can help isolate problems before breakdowns occur.  From this he...

Our last episode on the coronavirus was 2 months ago, before any shutdowns occurred.  A lot has changed since then so we want to give you updated info.   In this episode we will cover: The changes in statistics since the last episode worldwide, for the U.S. and for states like FL, CA and NY....

We’ve all heard about the current recommendations for protecting ourselves, our family and others from the coronavirus and the Covid-19 condition.  But why are these the recommendations being made?  And would they be useful to us in the future?   In this episode we will cover: The reasons behind washing hands and how this was...

You probably eat refined and processed foods every day but may not even realize it.  Which ones are good for you and which ones are sabotaging your health?  If you want to live a healthier life with less visits to the doctor and hospital, you should know this info.   In this episode we will...

Last week we covered the factors that contribute to the internal and external manifestations of aging.  This week we continue with Part 2 of the Longevity Paradox series and cover Dr. Gundry’s recommendations that can help you live a longer and healthier life.   In this episode we will cover: Dietary factors that you can control...

Is it really possible to escape the ‘it all goes downhill from here’ dilemma as you age?  This week is the first of 2 episodes where we cover what Dr. Gundry found out about not only living a longer life, but one that is healthier and more active well past the retirement age.   This...

All bodies age, there’s no getting around that.  When you get into your 40s, 50, 60s and beyond, the effects of an aging body become more noticeable.  But does the fact that your body gets older mean that you have to feel older?   In this episode we will cover: Some of the causes behind aging...

Having spent 12 years in jail because of his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Michael DeLeon has now made it his life’s mission to help prevent that from happening to as many kids as possible.   In this episode we will cover: What the Trifecta Gateway is and why it is the foundation of most addiction....

Why would anyone say that vaping is more dangerous than cigarettes?  It’s just steam, isn’t it?  Turns out there are a lot of misconceptions that our guest host has to clear up with thousands of teens and adults around the country.   In this episode we will cover: What vaping is and what are the ingredients....

Kidney stones can be one of the most painful conditions to deal with.  They can even be more painful than childbirth.  Why do kidney stones form?  What other conditions come from calcium deposits in the body?   In this episode we will cover: The different types of kidney stones and why they form. Symptoms, diagnosis and...

Coronavirus and the illness Covid-19 are frightening when you don’t have the facts.  When there is too much unknown about it.  This episode will go over the facts and all that is known about the virus and condition at the time of this recording.  We think you’ll experience some relief by getting some of this...

Urinary tract infections are very common and are fairly easy to diagnose and treat.  But if not taken care of quickly, they can become much more serious.   In this episode we will cover: The different types of urinary tract infections. When antibiotics should be taken and when they shouldn’t. Some natural/nutritional ways to fight off...

Almost everyone has had a prescription for an antibiotic at some time or another.  These are considered to be safe and necessary.  So why is there concern about the overprescription of antibiotics and the rise of new superbugs?   In this episode we will cover: How antibiotics came about and what they’re used for. Why antibiotics...

This week we continue our discussion regarding vaccines and the laws mandating them with our special guest Teresa Reile.  Teresa shares some inside knowledge as well as a glimpse into the ‘cash bonus system’ from a major insurer that incentivizes doctors to vaccinate  all their patients with every vaccine.   In this episode we will cover:...